Senate backs domestic violence awareness day with bipartisan support
S.Res. 431 — A resolution supporting the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day. · Filed by Dan Sullivan (R-AK) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This is a Senate resolution expressing support for Choose Respect Day (October 1), a federally designated awareness day focused on preventing intimate partner violence and promoting healthy relationships. The resolution documents the scale of domestic violence in the U.S., acknowledges survivors' resilience, and calls on citizens, organizations, and government entities to recognize the day through proclamations and educational activities.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward commemorative and awareness resolution supporting an existing federal observance day (Choose Respect Day) and encouraging public and institutional recognition of domestic violence prevention.
Who it affects
The resolution raises public awareness of a serious public-health crisis affecting millions of Americans, particularly women aged 18–34, and encourages cultural and institutional recognition of prevention efforts. It imposes no costs on citizens and supports evidence-based awareness and education.
Named in the bill
Senate, Choose Respect Day, Choose Respect Act (Public Law 117–103), National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, American Indian and Alaska Native women
Where it stands
1 cosponsor: 1 Democrats.
- Oct 3, 2025 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in Senate”
- Oct 3, 2025 — Passed the Senate · Congress.gov: “Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a…”
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How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the full bill text on Jul 6, 2026; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 16,222 analysed bills.
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